Baroque Music of the German World

This subject is not offered in 2012.

120 hours

MUSI10031 Medieval and Early Modern Music, or by permission of the coordinator.

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It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

A study of representative works by composers employed in a variety of situations throughout the German-speaking lands, 1700–1750.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• comprehend the advantages and constraints of the social and religious contexts in which German composers of the 18th century worked
• identify and analyse genres used by composers of the Baroque era
• expand their capacity to identify, select, and apply principles of Baroque practices in music they perform
• understand the value musicological scholarship brings to musical performance
• develop the ability to critically evaluate contemporary performance practices of Baroque music.

Written assignment of 2500 words due at the end of semester (55%); written class presentation of 1500 words presented, as directed, at the end of (40%); attendance and active participation in class discussions (5%).

A subject reader will be available from the Melbourne University Bookshop prior to the start of semester

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

• a receptive attitude to new ideas
• the capacity for independent and critical reflection
• knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing and presentation
• the ability to present an academic paper to peers